Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Paikar is Dutch entry for Best International Feature Film Oscar
The documentary Paikar has been chosen as the Netherlands' official entry for the Best International Feature Film Oscar. The film follows a Dutch-Afghan man's attempts to reconnect with his father and...
Petrol in Germany is more expensive than ever
Fuel prices in Germany have hit record highs following a recent spike in crude oil costs caused by supply chain disruptions in Saudi Arabia. Despite these increases, fuel remains significantly more ex...
Key associate of ‘Bolle Jos’ arrested in Ghana following series of cocaine seizures
Three individuals, including Amsterdam native Desmond C., were arrested in Ghana for facilitating the criminal network of drug trafficker Jos Leijdekkers. The arrests come after French authorities int...
Former council member Tara Singh-Varma (78) has passed away
Tara Singh-Varma, the first woman with a migration background to serve in the Dutch House of Representatives, has died at age 78. She was a prominent politician in Amsterdam who participated in the Bi...
Video | Jake Paul struggles with Dutch words during lesson from Jutta Leerdam
Professional boxer Jake Paul recently struggled to pronounce Dutch words while receiving a language lesson from his partner, Jutta Leerdam. The interaction took place during a podcast session where th...
FNV demands 5.5 percent wage increase and warns cabinet again about WIA and unemployment benefits
Dutch trade unions FNV and CNV are demanding wage increases of up to 5.5 percent, citing inflation and corporate profitability as key drivers. Additionally, the FNV is pressuring the cabinet to scrap ...
FNV wants 5.5 percent wage increase plus 80 euros next year
The FNV trade union is demanding a 5.5 percent wage increase plus an additional 80 euros per month for the upcoming collective labor agreement period in the Netherlands. The union also plans to push f...
Opinion from Amsterdam's Research and Statistics department: ‘The image of 2025 as a record year for migration in Amsterdam is incorrect’
Amsterdam's Research and Statistics department clarifies that 2025 was not a record year for migration, as reported figures were inflated by administrative backlogs cleared for other municipalities. B...
Schiphol shrinkage a step closer, but protection for local residents needs to be clearer
The Dutch government has proposed capping annual flight movements at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol at 478,000 to reduce noise pollution for local residents by 2029. While the Council of State supports th...
NPO granted extension for decision on Eurovision participation
The Dutch public broadcaster NPO has been granted an extension to decide on the Netherlands' participation in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest. The decision comes as the organization navigates ongoing...
NPO gets more time to decide on participation in 2027 Eurovision Song Contest
The NPO has been granted an extension by the European Broadcasting Union to determine the Netherlands' participation in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest. This follows broadcaster AVROTROS relinquishin...
New strike announced: week-long walkout by cleaners at Schiphol, stations and other locations
Cleaners represented by the FNV union are launching a five-day strike across the Netherlands, impacting Schiphol Airport, train stations, and various educational institutions. The action follows the r...
Cleaners to strike for a week at locations including Schiphol and train stations
Cleaning staff represented by the FNV union have launched a week-long strike across the Netherlands to demand a better collective labor agreement. The workers are protesting at key locations including...
Travis Barker put meat in his pants before telling his parents he was vegan
Travis Barker revealed he became a vegan at age thirteen after hiding meat in his pockets to avoid eating it under his father's strict rules. The musician and activist now maintains a plant-based diet...
Dyantha (15) delivers speech from the throne during Youth Prinsjesdag: "We are finally being heard"
Young representatives from the Unicef youth panel presented a speech to the Dutch House of Representatives during Youth Prinsjesdag to demand that policymakers listen to the concerns of the younger ge...
The 2026 Dutch Theatre Gala had a rather disheartening plot twist
During the Dutch Theatre Gala, award winner Keja Klaasje Kwestro experienced a vulnerable moment while accepting her prize. The event, which featured various performances and winners, was marked by th...
Bente to release third album DWARS in November
Singer Bente will release her third album, DWARS, in November featuring fourteen tracks including the new single Parachute. The artist, who gained wider recognition through the show Beste Zangers, wil...
Inez (80) is oldest woman to run Dam tot Damloop: "Overtaking people is the best part"
Eighty-year-old Inez de Rooij is preparing to participate in the Dam tot Damloop, aiming to set a new personal record for her age group. An avid athlete who trains four times a week, she expresses gre...
Roadworks in Haarlem: keep this in mind this week (September 14 - September 21)
Various streets in Haarlem are experiencing traffic disruptions and closures between September 14 and September 21 due to ongoing construction and maintenance. Motorists should anticipate speed reduct...
Online bank Revolut misled by cybercriminals posing as government officials
Online bank Revolut has admitted to mistakenly providing sensitive customer data to cybercriminals who posed as government officials. The breach, which affected customers in various countries includin...